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GF55 DBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,451 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 102,451 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 100,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,981 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light is on

o/s rear tyre has a miner cut on the outer side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,454 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,343 miles

Front discs pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,955 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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GF55 DBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 DBU registered?

GF55 DBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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